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Fish and Chip Van for Events in Chestnut Street
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Fish and chip van for events in Chestnut Street.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community open days
- Music and food festivals
Fish and chip van for events for Chestnut Street events
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Around Chestnut Street, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Chestnut Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Chestnut Street to Canterbury (17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.2 miles north-west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a chip van adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Kent Downs National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Chestnut Street, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Chestnut Street, Maidstone Road and Chestnut Wood Lane, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve events include Keycol (1 mile north), Bobbing (1 mile north-east), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Oad Street (1 mile south) and Newington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles east).
- Local schools include Westlands School (0.9 miles east)
Fish and chip van for events in Chestnut Street, cooked to order
Everything is cooked as people come up, so it is hot and crisp. We serve curry sauce, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater food for volunteers and sports club events and race days.
For a village fête or field event near Chestnut Street, a chip van brings hot food to a rural site. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm pitch the van can drive onto
- Information about power and water
- A back-up spot if the ground is soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Curry sauce
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few visitors with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Share pitch details
- Share last year’s numbers if you have them
- Settle the pitch terms early
- Have other stalls for special diets
We arrive before the gates open to set up on the pitch.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
What affects the price in Chestnut Street
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your event, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Also near Chestnut Street
What else we do in Chestnut Street
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
One good hot-food van can be enough at a smaller event. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your event is.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Occasions we serve in Chestnut Street
Organisers book a chip van because it is one of the most popular stalls.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Chestnut Street book the van for occasions like:
- School fairs and sports days
- Sports club events and race days
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
PTAs at schools such as Borden Church of England Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in Chestnut Street
Do you trade at school fairs around Chestnut Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Chestnut Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed our volunteers and crew?
Yes, at a time that suits your schedule.
Can the van come to Chestnut Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Chestnut Street. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We will talk it through when you send the details, and we’ll find something that works.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends and December. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on arrival and serving times.
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we will tell you honestly whether it works.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Visitors will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. For an evening event in Chestnut Street, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for visitors at the hatch
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch